{"id":934147,"date":"2026-10-19T20:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/934147\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T20:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:38:09","slug":"fans-demand-nfl-network-analyst-be-punished-for-controversial-jalen-hurts-take-that-aged-horribly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/934147\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans demand NFL Network analyst be punished for controversial Jalen Hurts take that aged horribly"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a statement released on Monday, the Eagles<\/a> announced that Jalen Hurts’ initial blood clots diagnosis is more significant than initially thought, with ESPN reporting that he’s expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Hurts was first diagnosed with a\u00a0superficial blood clot in his calf prior to the Eagles’ Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars<\/a> in London, a game he still played in. But after further testing, it was revealed that the quarterback is dealing with\u00a0multiple blood clots in his lungs, diagnosed with\u00a0deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.<\/p>\n

In the wake of the most recent update on Hurts, fans have criticized NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson for a take he shared about the Eagles quarterback following Hurts’ initial diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Here’s what Robinson said about Hurts’ blood clots and why he’s received backlash.<\/p>\n

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Fans criticize NFL Network analyst over controversial Jalen Hurts take\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to the Eagles’ Week 6 game against the Panthers<\/a>, Hurts was ruled out with what was initially diagnosed as a blood clot in his calf. He was placed on IR on Saturday.<\/p>\n

With the Eagles off to a rough start in 2026 as a team, from their now-four-game losing streak to a list of injuries that has included Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Devonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Landon Dickerson and more, it has been a stretch of misfortune for Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Robinson, speaking on NFL Network prior to Week 6 with Hurts ruled out, said that “from the outside looking in,” he thought the Eagles were trying to “pin the outcome of this season on Jalen Hurts, just so they can have an excuse later on to move on from Jalen Hurts.”<\/p>\n

“And, again, I\u2019m not saying I know nothing, guys,” he continued. “But if I\u2019m just playing devil\u2019s advocate here, and I\u2019m thinking that way, if I\u2019m Jalen Hurts, or anybody in Jalen Hurts\u2019 camp, I\u2019m saying, \u2018Well if everybody\u2019s hurt, I\u2019m hurt, too.\u2019”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Robinson said he “isn’t saying a superficial blood clot isn’t serious,” but advised fans to compare them to a “real blood clot.”<\/p>\n

“I’m just saying, to me, it looked like Jalen is kind of getting himself out of the fray,” Robinson said. “This is a lost season. He’s pulling himself out so it doesn’t look like, ‘It’s on me.'”<\/p>\n

The show’s host, Chris Rose, then showed reluctance for Robinson to jump to conclusions on the “medical stuff.”<\/p>\n

\u201cif I’m Jalen Hurts \u2212 or anybody in Jalen Hurts’ camp \u2212 I’m saying, ‘Well if everybody’s hurt, I’m hurt, too.’ \u201cTo me, it looked like Jalen is kind of getting himself out of the fray so that this lost season..he’s pulling himself out so that this doesn’t look like it’s on me.” https:\/\/t.co\/nqw8J8emov<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jon Marks (@JonMarksMedia) October 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

On Monday, Hurts’ blood clotting issues were revealed to be more severe than the initial prognosis, with the Eagles and his team announcing a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli,\u00a0set to miss the rest of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

That news caused NFL fans to again call out Robinson for questioning Hurts’ willingness to play.<\/p>\n

Michael Robinson should probably stay away from a microphone for a while https:\/\/t.co\/mrBmsarihC<\/p>\n

\u2014 LG (@GridIronically) October 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Micheal Robinson you have a lot of explaining to do This is abhorrent and shouldn\u2019t be tolerated<\/p>\n

\u2014 Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) October 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Oh look! A national media member that is blatantly making up nonsense about an Eagles player. I guess Michael Robinson will be issuing an apology (or two) just like Stephen A. Smith did.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) October 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Michael Robinson went on national television, in front of millions of viewers, and had the audacity to accuse Jalen Hurts of faking a life threatening condition to avoid playing. Absolutely disgraceful. He should\u2019ve been fired yesterday. @NFL @nflnetwork<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gabe (@CryptoMorey) October 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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